SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ60A
CRESCHZZ60A belongs to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRESCHZZ60A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRESCHZZ |
| Branch code | 60A |
| Bank | Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lucerne |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CRES Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 60A Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CRESCHZZ60A?
CRESCHZZ60A identifies Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, a branch or department of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Lucerne, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CRESCHZZ60A stand for?
CRES is the bank code of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and 60A is the code of the department Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Can I use CRESCHZZ instead of CRESCHZZ60A?
CRESCHZZ is the main office of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, while CRESCHZZ60A points to Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CRESCHZZ60A.
Does Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 316 SWIFT/BIC codes for Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need CRESCHZZ60A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CRESCHZZ60A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.